On the other side, Luli, being female, was the first to step forward.
Her figure flickered past Xuanyi, ignoring him completely, and she stopped directly in front of Xuan'er.
"Xuan'er, come with me."
Seeing Xuan'er respond with a hum, Luli nodded in satisfaction.
She then approached Xuanyi, hesitated for a moment, and ultimately did not speak. She then moved to the rows behind and casually selected a few people, concluding her selection hastily.
Next came Huangshan. He approached the crowd without actively choosing anyone, stating calmly, "I need three assistants. Those willing to come with me, step forward."
Swish, swish, swish...
With just a sentence, more than a dozen figures stepped out.
Of course, Ye Cangtian was not among them. His objective was clear: to stay as long as possible, which would give him a chance to get closer to Shangguan Yanran.
However, this scene still surprised him.
Earlier in the infirmary, he had noticed Chenghai's lack of regard for Huangshan and Luli. Given Chenghai's status in the Dark Association, it was unlikely that many would try to curry favor with Huangshan and Luli.
But the current situation clearly exceeded his expectations; Huangshan was quite popular.
On the other side, Huangshan casually selected three assistants from the group and then sat back down.
The next moment, Hong Mo slowly stood up. His gaze locked onto Ye Cangtian, a hint of malice in his eyes, as he walked forward.
"Xuanyi, dare you be my deputy!"
His voice was icy and merciless, as if the temperature in the hall had dropped several degrees, sending shivers down the spines of many Xuanci stewards.
In reality, Hong Mo was notoriously ruthless and brutal; perhaps the selection would go smoothly.
But this man was unpredictable, and one might even die at Hong Mo's hands.
Therefore, all the Xuanci stewards in the hall were praying not to be chosen as his subordinates.
Now, seeing Xuanyi selected, everyone breathed a sigh of relief, while also casting sympathetic glances.
Ye Cangtian met Hong Mo's gaze without a trace of fear and said calmly, "Lord Hong Mo, you don't intend to let me off, do you? Are you planning to use this opportunity for personal revenge?"
Hiss!
As the words spread, all the Xuanci stewards gasped.
No one had dared to openly defy Lord Hong Mo so brazenly, especially when Chenghai had previously stated that whoever was chosen must be obeyed unconditionally!
Even Chenghai frowned. Xuanyi, after all, was just a Xuanci steward, and openly challenging a superior like this was unwise.
"In my eyes, you are nothing but an ant!"
"If I destroy you, do I need to seek personal revenge? Don't you think too highly of yourself!"
Hong Mo's eyes were filled with disdain as he spoke indifferently.
"Heh, Lord Hong Mo, currently my strength is indeed inferior to yours, but one day I will surpass you!"
"Perhaps, by then, you will become an ant in my eyes..."
Ye Cangtian smiled slightly, his eyes filled with confidence.
What the hell! This ancestor is truly courting death!
Beside him, Xuanyi broke out in a cold sweat at Ye Cangtian's words.
To provoke Hong Mo like this, let alone him, even if Zi Long were present, he might not be able to protect Xuanyi!
Dead, dead, this fellow is definitely dead...
All the Xuanci stewards, while shocked, looked upon him with even deeper pity. Hong Mo was exceptionally brutal, and openly offending him like this was surely a matter of nine deaths out of ten.
"Presumptuous!"
"Presumptuous!"
"Presumptuous!"
As Ye Cangtian's words landed, three figures slammed their hands on the table. Chenghai, Huangshan, and Biluo all cast stern glances.
It was true that Xuanyi had talent and was worth nurturing, but being defiant and disobedient was absolutely unacceptable.
In the great hall.
Xingyuan's eyes flickered towards Ye Cangtian. His gaze was as calm as water, showing neither killing intent nor any trace of praise. He did not speak to stop them.
It was as if everything was to be left to Hong Mo and Xuanyi.
Hmph!
Finally, Hong Mo let out a cold snort, and icy killing intent erupted from his body. His immense aura made it difficult for everyone to breathe.
Everyone's hearts leaped into their throats. As they had anticipated, Hong Mo was ready to act, and the scene that followed was bound to be bloody.
Hmph!
A similar cold snort echoed, and Ye Cangtian had already drawn his Golden Great Ring Saber.
He looked coldly at Hong Mo and said calmly, "Since you wish to fight, I will accompany you to the end!"
Ye Cangtian was not a brainless person. From Chenghai's perspective, Chenghai certainly hoped he would go and be tempered in the crucible of life and death.
But he could not leave, nor did he have any other reason, so he had to stir up trouble to attract Xingyuan's attention, which might allow him to stay.
This kid is crazy!
Chenghai's eyes widened. Not only was he not begging for mercy at this moment, but he was also choosing to fight. Wasn't this suicidal?
Although he was angered by Ye Cangtian's defiance of Hong Mo, Chenghai truly valued Xuanyi's potential. But now that Xuanyi was acting so arrogantly, he could only sigh.
It seemed the Dark Association was about to lose a rising star!
On the other side, Hong Mo glanced at Xingyuan. Seeing that Xingyuan showed no indication, he understood Xingyuan's intentions.
He looked back at Ye Cangtian and said indifferently, "Given that you are a Xuanci steward, you may begin your dying words."
"If I die in battle, have my body given a sea burial!"
Ye Cangtian pondered for a long time before finally speaking.
He did not have the habit of leaving last words. The reason he said this was to fulfill his promise to Nami.
Hong Mo was brutal, and he did not know if he could survive.
"Good! After you die, I will personally escort you!"
Hong Mo replied, stepping back several paces, and making a gesture of invitation, "Don't say I didn't give you a chance to attack."
"Hmph! Then thank you!"
Ye Cangtian snorted coldly, his mind racing.
Facing Hong Mo, he seemed doomed, but in reality, there was still a sliver of hope. As long as he could show the Dark Association his potential, he believed someone would intervene.
This was his trump card for daring to provoke Hong Mo.
But now the problem was, how could he block Hong Mo's attack and display his potential?
After all, Hong Mo was the most powerful Dici steward, and even with Nami, his strength might not be comparable.
It seemed he had no choice but to use that move.
Ye Cangtian muttered to himself. To display his potential at this moment, he could only use the Yin-Yang element of the Yin-Yang Shattering Heaven Saber, which he had not yet fully mastered.
"Yin!"
Thinking thus, Ye Cangtian suddenly uttered the word "Yin," and in an instant, spiritual energy furiously gathered on his Golden Great Ring Saber, causing the saber's brilliance to gradually brighten.
This kid is crazy!
What a fool!
Sensing Ye Cangtian's actions, Chenghai was both horrified and curses inwardly.
In his opinion, Ye Cangtian was clearly going all out, which would indeed maximize his attack power. But did he forget who he was facing!
He was facing Hong Mo, and even with his full power, he couldn't defeat Hong Mo.
And after his attack, Hong Mo would surely counter, and what would he use to resist then?
Chenghai had taught him this point before, but the other party did not listen, which made him extremely angry.
In his view, Ye Cangtian should have held back some power, allowing for changes in tactics and freedom of movement, which might have allowed him to last a few more rounds.
However, it was too late. The next moment, Ye Cangtian had already rushed forward, bringing his saber down.
"Hmph!"
A look of extreme disdain flashed across Hong Mo's face. He raised his hand, and a red light flashed, instantly blocking Ye Cangtian's attack.
This... this is too easy...
Seeing Hong Mo effortlessly block Xuanyi's attack, all the Xuanci stewards looked on in shock.
Only Xuanyi and Xuan'er appeared relatively calm, but their eyes also flickered.
While they could indeed replicate the momentum of Xuanyi's strike, Hong Mo's casual interception still made it difficult for them to accept; the gap was simply too vast.
Alas!
Sitting in the high seat, Xingyuan saw the scene unfold and couldn't help but sigh, slowly closing his eyes.
In his opinion, it was all over, and there was no need to watch further.